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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education